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This document provides an introduction to functions and function notation. It defines a function as a set of ordered pairs where each x-value is paired with exactly one y-value. Functions can be represented using function notation like f(x) which means "f of x". The document gives examples of evaluating functions using function notation and determining function values from graphs.

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Lesson 1

This document provides an introduction to functions and function notation. It defines a function as a set of ordered pairs where each x-value is paired with exactly one y-value. Functions can be represented using function notation like f(x) which means "f of x". The document gives examples of evaluating functions using function notation and determining function values from graphs.

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Unit 1: Functions & Relations – Lesson 1 Ms.

Sinclair
L1 – Introduction to Functions
PART A – FUNCTIONS
________________: A set of ordered pairs where values of the independent variable are paired
with values of a dependent variable.

________________: A special type of relation. A set of ordered pairs (a relation) in which for each
x-value there is only ______ y-value.

Recall: Ordered Pairs (x , y )


(4 , 5)

___-coordinate ___-coordinate

Set of ordered pairs: {(1,1), (2, 4), (3, 9), (4, 16)}

MAPPING DIAGRAMS
Shows how the elements in a relation are paired.
When using a mapping diagram, the first set of numbers
(at the _________ of the arrows), is the domain and the second
set of numbers (at the _________ of the arrows) is the range.

1. State whether the following relations are functions.

a) { ( 1 , 5 ) ( 2, 6 )( 3 , 7 ) ( 4 ,8 ) } b) c) d)

e) f) g) { (−3 , 2 ) (−2 ,2 )(−5 , 2 ) ( 6 ,2 ) } h)


Unit 1: Functions & Relations – Lesson 1 Ms.
Sinclair

VERTICAL LINE TEST


Used when given a graph to determine if the relation is a function. If any vertical line passes through
______________________ point on the graph, then the relation is ______ a function.

2. State whether the following relations are functions.

a) b) c)

How can we determine if a relation is a function from its equation?


Relation Summary
Linear
y=mx+b
y=¿
x=¿

Quadratic: In terms of y ¿
2
y=a x +bx +c
2
y=a ( x−h ) +k
y=a ( x−s ) ( x−t )
Quadratic: In terms of x ¿
2
x=a y +by + c
2
x=a ( y −h ) +k
x=a ( y −s ) ( y−t )
Circles
2 2 2
r =x + y
y=± √ r 2−x 2

3. State whether the following relations are functions.

a) x= y 2 b) x 2+ y 2=25 c) y=x 2 +3 x−5 d) y=4 x +5

e) y=5 f) x=−6
Unit 1: Functions & Relations – Lesson 1 Ms.
Sinclair

PART B – FUNCTION NOTATION & EVALUATING FUNCTIONS


f (x) is used to represent the value of the dependent variable for a given value of the independent
variable, x . We say it as “ f at x ”

This does _______ mean f multiplied by x

Any equation that is a function can be written using function notation.


This means that y and f (x) are __________________ in an equation of a function.

equation function
y=3 x +5 f ( x )=3 x +5

For example, y=2 x +3can be written as f ( x )=2 x +3

1. Evaluate the following functions

a) Given f ( x )=2 x +3, evaluate f (5). b) Given f ( x )=2 x +1 what is the value of x
such that f ( x )=5 ?

c) Given h ( x )=2 x 2+1 , find h ( a+ 2 ).

d) Given f ( x )=2 x 2−7 x−10 what is the value of x such that f ( x )=5 ?
Unit 1: Functions & Relations – Lesson 1 Ms.
Sinclair

2. Given the following graph y=f (x ), determine:

a) f (−3) b) f (1)

c) x when f ( x )=−7

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